Name Frankincense
Gender Masculine
Other Forms FormsFrank (shortened)
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Meaning & History
Derived from Old French franc encens meaning "high quality incense"; the word is primarily used to refer to an aromatic resin from trees of the genus Boswellia, and is mentioned in the Christian Bible as one of the three gifts given to the baby Jesus by the wise men.Character in the movie "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," 1954.